New York Islanders v Buffalo Sabres

Bill Wippert

Travis Hamonic #3 of the New York Islanders jumps to avoid teammate Thomas Hickey #14 in their game against the Buffalo Sabres on April 13, 2014 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. New York won, 4-3.

Travis Hamonic #3 of the New York Islanders jumps to avoid teammate Thomas Hickey #14 in their game against the Buffalo Sabres on April 13, 2014 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. New York won, 4-3.

New York Islanders v Buffalo Sabres

Bill Wippert

Jamie McBain #4, Mike Weber #6 and Connor Knapp #49 of the Buffalo Sabres combine to block the shot of Matt Donovan #46 of the New York Islanders on April 13, 2014 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. New York won, 4-3.

Jamie McBain #4, Mike Weber #6 and Connor Knapp #49 of the Buffalo Sabres combine to block the shot of Matt Donovan #46 of the New York Islanders on April 13, 2014 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. New York won, 4-3.

New York Islanders v Buffalo Sabres

Jen Fuller

Henrik Tallinder #20 and Connor Knapp #49 of the Buffalo Sabres defend the net against Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders at First Niagara Center on April 13, 2014 in Buffalo, New York. New York defeated Buffalo 4-3.

Henrik Tallinder #20 and Connor Knapp #49 of the Buffalo Sabres defend the net against Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders at First Niagara Center on April 13, 2014 in Buffalo, New York. New York defeated Buffalo 4-3.

New York Islanders v Buffalo Sabres

Bill Wippert

Rasmus Ristolainen #55 and Ville Leino #23 of the Buffalo Sabres salute fans following the final game of the season against the New York Islanders on April 13, 2014 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. New York won 4-3.

Rasmus Ristolainen #55 and Ville Leino #23 of the Buffalo Sabres salute fans following the final game of the season against the New York Islanders on April 13, 2014 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. New York won 4-3.

New York Islanders v Buffalo Sabres

Bill Wippert

Eva Scott, 2, holds hands with her father, John Scott #32 of the Buffalo Sabres, before the third period of a game against the New York Islanders on April 13, 2014 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. Standing alongside are Mike Weber #6 and Mark Pysyk #3 of the Sabres.

Eva Scott, 2, holds hands with her father, John Scott #32 of the Buffalo Sabres, before the third period of a game against the New York Islanders on April 13, 2014 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. Standing alongside are Mike Weber #6 and Mark Pysyk #3 of the Sabres.

New York Islanders v Buffalo Sabres

Bill Wippert

Eva Scott, 2, holds hands with her father, John Scott of the Buffalo Sabres, before the third period of their game against the New York Islanders on April 13, 2014 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York.

Eva Scott, 2, holds hands with her father, John Scott of the Buffalo Sabres, before the third period of their game against the New York Islanders on April 13, 2014 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York.

New York Islanders v Buffalo Sabres

Bill Wippert

Brock Nelson #29 of the New York Islanders scores the game-winning shootout goal against Connor Knapp #49 of the Buffalo Sabres on April 13, 2014 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. New York won, 4-3.

Brock Nelson #29 of the New York Islanders scores the game-winning shootout goal against Connor Knapp #49 of the Buffalo Sabres on April 13, 2014 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. New York won, 4-3.

New York Islanders v Buffalo Sabres

Jen Fuller

A young fan cheers for the Buffalo Sabres in their game against the New York Islanders during Fan Appreciation Night at First Niagara Center on April 13, 2014 in Buffalo, New York. New York defeated Buffalo 4-3.

A young fan cheers for the Buffalo Sabres in their game against the New York Islanders during Fan Appreciation Night at First Niagara Center on April 13, 2014 in Buffalo, New York. New York defeated Buffalo 4-3.

New York Islanders v Buffalo Sabres

Jen Fuller

Josh Bailey #12 of the New York Islanders skates with the puck as Zemgus Girgensons #28 of the Buffalo Sabres follows the play at First Niagara Center on April 13, 2014 in Buffalo, New York. New York defeated Buffalo 4-3.

Josh Bailey #12 of the New York Islanders skates with the puck as Zemgus Girgensons #28 of the Buffalo Sabres follows the play at First Niagara Center on April 13, 2014 in Buffalo, New York. New York defeated Buffalo 4-3.

Keywords

Connor Knapp of the Buffalo Sabres prepares for a face-off against... News PhotoBuffalo - New York State,Buffalo Sabres,First Niagara Center,Horizontal,Ice Hockey,National Hockey League,New York Islanders,New York State,Preparation,Sport,USA,Waist UpPhotographer Jen FullerCollection: Getty Images Sport 2014 Jen FullerBUFFALO, NY - APRIL 13: Connor Knapp #49 of the Buffalo Sabres prepares for a face-off against the New York Islanders at First Niagara Center on April 13, 2014 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Jen Fuller/Getty Images)